Bogging down at 55mph

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Re: Bogging down at 55mph

11 Mar 2022 06:48
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Haven't seen float level mentioned.  At 55 mph. the carbs are likely to be running in the transition zone from needle jet to main jet.  Low fuel level will lean out both.

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Re: Bogging down at 55mph

13 Mar 2022 14:13
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Welp, I figured it out!! Took the carbs off and low and behold one of the jets had came loose and was sitting in the bowl......put it back on and tightened it down .....problem solved...on to the main fuse blowing issue now. Thanks for all the help! 

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